I waged war tonight,

chemical warfare

in amongst the utensils, quickly

removed, shoved aside as

bombardment and napalm

rained down on the invaders.

I waged war,

against my better judgement

on a species intent on seizing

the momentum

whilst my back was turned,

whilst my guard was down

wind of their presence,

crawling through cracks,

damned ants, I waged war, thunderbolt

fists crashed, bleached top, powder,

not for the ant’s enjoyment or for their party

no doubt taking place in

an underground cave beneath